Synopsis

In what has now become an annual tradition, many VOCers head to the Brian Waddington Hut (at Phelix Creek) to celebrate the New Year and shred the local gnar. It is the largest of all of our huts, and arguably one of the most beautiful, making for a pretty awesome New Years party. The hut can nominally hold 24, but we've had over 30 in the past. Stay for as long as you want. You're welcome to come and go as you please. Please note that this is not a guided/instructional trip, but more of a gathering of like minded powder hounds. However, if you've never been to the hut before, you'll most likely find someone willing to show you the way.

The terrain isn't exactly friendly for people who have never skied before, but you don't need to be an expert to come. Having done an AST (Avalanche Skills Training) course (or equivalent) is highly recommended. Most of the slopes surrounding the hut are generally labeled "intermediate" or "advanced", but there are some very short beginner level runs behind the hut.

Date

Equipment List

The hut is not heated and can be a little chilly when less than 10 bodies are there, so bring a warm sleeping bag. Some people may prefer to tent outside, but if it's -30C outside and +5C inside, that's a fairly compelling reason to sleep inside.

Snorkels are optional.

Sign up

Note: Dates can vary depending on what your group decides to do

The purpose of this list is to figure out how full the hut is going to be on each night (and when the good partying is!) Please sign up for the nights you are sleeping in the hut. For example, if you plan on leaving on January 2nd, sign up for January 1st as your last night. Please note if you intend on sleeping in a tent.

Tuesday, December 26th

Name; staying in hut/tent

Wednesday, December 27th

Hut

Tent

Thursday, December 28th

Hut

George Hill [Hut]

Zack Wentz [Either]

Esther Li [Hut]

Graham Brown [Hut]

Sarah Taylor [Hut]

Vanny Pornsinsiriruk [Hut]

Marlinde Rijksen [Hut]

Sarah Taylor [Hut]

Maximiliaan Tetteroo [Hut]

Tent

Lukas Schreiber [Tent]

Ryan MacDonald [Tent]

Vincent Chan-Ying [Tent]

Friday, December 29th

Hut

George Hill [Hut]

Zack Wentz [Either]

Esther Li [Hut]

Graham Brown [Hut]

Sarah Taylor [Hut]

Vanny Pornsinsiriruk [Hut]

Marlinde Rijksen [Hut]

Heather Filyk [Hut]

Harlin Brandvold [Hut]

Tobias Huxol [Hut]

Nick Hindley [Hut]

Tanner Dobson [Hut]

Sarah Taylor [Hut]

Maximiliaan Tetteroo [Hut]

Nathan Starzynski [Hut]

Linda Kiritchkov [Hut]

Steffen Henkelmann [Hut]

Steffen Stärz [Hut]

Tent

Lukas Schreiber [Tent]

Glen Healy [Tent]

Vincent Chan-Ying [Tent]

Ryan MacDonald [Tent]

Saturday, December 30th

Hut

George Hill [Hut]

Zack Wentz [Either]

Esther Li [Hut]

Graham Brown [Hut]

Sarah Taylor [Hut]

Vanny Pornsinsiriruk [Hut]

Marlinde Rijksen [Hut]

Heather Filyk [Hut]

Harlin Brandvold [Hut]

Tobias Huxol [Hut]

Nick Hindley [Hut]

Tanner Dobson [Hut]

Olivia Desiatnyk [Hut]

Sarah Taylor [Hut]

Maximiliaan Tetteroo [Hut]

Nathan Starzynski [Hut]

Linda Kiritchkov [Hut]

Steffen Henkelmann [Hut]

Steffen Stärz [Hut]

Tent

Lukas Schreiber [Tent]

Glen Healy [Tent]

Vincent Chan-Ying [Tent]

Ryan MacDonald [Tent]

Hannah Dosen [Tent]

Sunday, December 31st

Hut

George Hill [Hut]

Zack Wentz [Either]

Esther Li [Hut]

Graham Brown [Hut]

Sarah Taylor [Hut]

Vanny Pornsinsiriruk [Hut]

Marlinde Rijksen [Hut]

Heather Filyk [Hut]

Harlin Brandvold [Hut]

Tobias Huxol [Hut]

Nick Hindley [Hut]

Tanner Dobson [Hut]

Olivia Desiatnyk [Hut]

Elliott Skierszkan [Hut]

Sarah Taylor [Hut]

Maximiliaan Tetteroo [Hut]

Nathan Starzynski [Hut]

Linda Kiritchkov [Hut]

Steffen Henkelmann [Hut]

Steffen Stärz [Hut]

Tent

Lukas Schreiber [Tent]

Glen Healy [Tent]

Vincent Chan-Ying [Tent]

Ryan MacDonald [Tent]

Hannah Dosen [Tent]

Lianne Mcradu [Tent]

Monday, January 1st

Hut

Olivia Desiatnyk [Hut]

Elliott Skierszkan [Hut]

Tent

Lianne Mcradu [Tent]

Tuesday, January 2nd

Hut

Elliott Skierszkan [Hut]

Tent

Wednesday, January 3rd

Hut

Tent

Thursday, January 4th

Hut

Tent

People who are committed but don't know the exact dates they'll go

Hut

Tent

Rides

Drivers: Please indicate here where you are leaving from, and when, and how many people you can transport.

Passengers: It is up to you to contact your driver as soon as possible and tell him/her that you want a ride. At that time you can discuss departure time and place, sharing of food, stoves, etc. Once you have done this, you should take your name off the "carless people" list.

Signing yourself up in a car does not mean that you are actually going to get picked up. Make sure to contact the driver!

Driver

Name [Ski in [date], out [date], leaving from [your location], # seats]

Zack Wentz [27/28] to [1] with [5 seats]

Lukas Schreiber

George Hill

Hannah Dosen

Iyla Nordin

Ryan MacDonald [28] to [1] with [4 seats]

Vanny Pornsinsiriruk

Marlinde Rijksen

(open seat for C5 license holder)

Tanner Dobson [28] to [1] with [5 seats]

Heather Filyk

Nick Hindley

Harlin Brandvold

Tobias Huxol

Lianne Mcradu [31] to [2] with [2 seats]

Glen Healy [29] to [1] with [? seats]

Steffen Henkelmann

Esther Li

Adriana Suarez-Gonzalez [?] to [?] with [6 seats]

Olivia Desiatnyk [30] to [2] with [4 seats]

Carless People

For people that don't have a ride. You can put your name here, but it is still your responsibility to find a ride.

Carless person (Preferred dates, where you are leaving from)

Kevin Stiller [Hut]

Siomon Jacklin [Hut]

Rohan Muirhead [Hut]

Fangwen Zhao [Hut]

Champagne

This year we will hike up some champagne for celebrations! If you are interested in taking part in this bring up 5$ to the Hut to help cover the cost.